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August Safety Topic: Pre-flight & In-flight Weather Resources

Near-real-time graphical and textual weather contributes greatly to aviation safety. Bu pilots must understand the limits of such technology.

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Updated Luke Aux-1 ILS Policy and Procedures

Luke Air Force Base has strongly supported the mission of the flight training community. On June 7th, General Todd Canterbury of Luke Air Force Base released updated policy on the use of the Aux-1 ILS. Please see this post for more information.

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UPDATE-New Version: AFTW Practice Area Reporting Points ForeFlight/Garmin Pilot Overlay Version 12.0

New version posted on Sept. 27, 2022. Download your GPS overlay of the practice areas today and start using it in Foreflight and Garmin Pilot!

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Rio Verde Low-Flying Aircraft

AFTW has released a letter addressing concerns about low-flying aircraft in the Northeast Practice Area. Please take some time to read this letter and do your part to be a good neighbor to those living around us.

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AFTW Releases New Procedures for The Stack

New procedures to help pilots more safely and efficiently practice Instrument approaches at Stanfield and Casa Grande Municipal Airport have been released by the AFTW.

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UPDATE: Practice Instrument Approaches at IWA During Construction Authorized

by Ben Winton | Aug 29, 2013 | Safety, Training

Here is an update from IWA Tower Manager Casey Giddens, which just came in this afternoon: "Update. After much consideration and careful review of the processes in place, it was unanimously agreed upon by the (Taxiway Victor Reconstruction Project) SRMP to eliminate...

Letter to Pilots – Impairing Medications

by Ben Winton | Jul 17, 2013 | Safety

From National Association of Flight Instructor's Bob Meder: "The FAA, in cooperation with industry and aviation organizations, today released this important "Letter to Pilots," as a call for safer flying. NAFI is proud to have been involved in this effort. We as...

It’s Fire Season: Check for TFRs

by Ben Winton | Jul 17, 2013 | Meeting Minutes, Training

A reminder that, with fire-fighting season in full swing across much of the western United States, Temporary Flight Restrictions will be abundant. Check NOTAMS before each flight. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (IWA) and Prescott (PRC) airports are often used as staging...

Next AFTW Meeting: Sept. 11

by Ben Winton | Jul 11, 2013 | Meetings, Next Meeting

Members of the Arizona Flight Training Workgroup will meet to discuss training and safety topics from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office, 17777 Perimeter Drive. All flight instructors are welcome to attend.

Luke Practice ILS Information

by Ben Winton | Jul 11, 2013 | Training

The Luke Practice ILS remains operational, after being re-opened for civilian air traffic use in January. Members of the Arizona Flight Training Workgroup met on Wednesday at the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office and wanted to remind pilots about the...